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Full Time Library Services Assoc., KPMG LLP

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, August 27, 2007
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KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International’s member firms have 113,000 professionals, including more than 6,800 partners, in 148 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking a Library Services Associate to join us in our Short Hills or Boston office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with the business unit or local office leaders regarding acquisition of information materials
  • Review and evaluate electronic and print resources leading to recommendations for business unit expenditures
  • Prepare and present reports related to annual expenditure/savings, opportunities for cost reduction, options for online products versus print, and analysis of library general ledger accounts for appropriateness of charges
  • Manage a caseload of local offices, working with Partners and Office Managers regarding library functions and collections
  • Train local office personnel in the operation of library management software in person and via online interactive programs
  • Focus on customer service in order for end-users to have a contact who is responsive, helpful, and will work to quickly resolve problems
  • Facilitate publication acquisitions for area and local offices through national purchasing center such as books, journals and technical publications
  • Receive approvals, maintain internal computer systems, process invoices, and distribute materials
  • Coordinate orders for KPMG publications with distribution or other internal publication centers
  • Order, distribute and process debits, and maintain internal computer systems
  • Process materials utilizing internal computer systems for local office library or distribution to area local offices including, cataloging, labeling, and routing
  • Perform routing of journals and periodicals within the area and local office, utilizing internal computer systems
  • Check materials and route them to local offices, update database as needed, track overdue issues and utilize routing reports to keep publication listing current
  • Coordinate bulk order purchases for the area, including working with business unit leaders to determine area and local office needs
  • Manage distribution of bulk orders in local office
  • Maintain small library collections of print in assigned offices including: books, journals, and technical publications
  • Train accounting and administrative professionals in the effective utilization of online and print resources in order to access required information
  • Act as an internal resource for finding needed information quickly
  • Work with local office operations Directors and Managers and library designees regarding local office library functions

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university
  • Experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and e-mail
  • Three years of experience in library technical services including acquisitions and library materials management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Work well without direct supervision and possess flexibility

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 12932.